Not sure if this is even the right forum for Livingston but I wasn't positive if it could be considered in East Texas or Houston area so I will just post on both.

Anyway, does anyone know of a place to rent in Livingstion, preferably a house, I am moving there in the next week to start teaching there at the High School. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

gibby9903@aol.com

Don't know if it would be too far for you to drive. It is probably 20 minutes from Livingston, but there is a nice development on the Lake just outside of Trinity called Westwood Shores. There are a lot of retiree homes in there, pretty nice brick homes, there is a guard at the entrance and it is built around a golf course at the front and the lake at the back with a marina/boat ramp etc. There may be some homes for rent in there from time to time.

Thanks, I will check that out.

Livingston is considered East Texas and is in Polk County. Lake Livingston is west of the town and is in Polk, San Jacinto and Trinity counties.

Try Googling for rentals there but you'll have to weed through quite a few vacation rentals on the lake. You may just want to contact some local realtors if in a time crunch.

There are several local papers that'll have listings. Also, any of the local grocery stores and 7-11 type gas/grocery stores will have several free local trade/shopping papers for the area which will include both real estate rentals by the homeowners as well as real estate guide listings with photos and prices. There are several of these types of papers so ask the grocery manager if they have them all. Cleveland, Texas is several miles south of Livingston and also has an area trading/shopping guide that could list some Livingston rentals.

Good luck. The admin and teachers at your new school may also be able to give some insight/recommendations. I love that area and have a place on the lake and am hoping the Indian casino is re-opened in the not too distant future.

Edit...figured I'd go ahead and look a little for you. This is just a few items that may be of interest...

http://www.lakelivingston.com/century21cg/

http://www.lakelivingston.net/

http://www.vrbo.com/vacation-rentals/usa/texas#4473

http://www.easttexasnews.com/ .....Livingston is in Polk County. Lake Livingston is in Polk and San Jacinto.

Check the classifieds and in the East Tx News you'll find:
http://www.easttexasnews.com/Classifieds/classifieds_ent_7_03_06.html

Rentals-Houses
LEASE TO own, 3/2 on wooded lot, $550 month. Close to lake. 936-223-1189 or 832-746-4596.

4/2 BRICK HOME in charming gated lake subdivision, WBFP, wooded setting, com. pool, tennis courts, $700/month, $650/deposit. Reference required. 903-399-8433.

TOWNHOUSE FOR rent, available July 1, Fountain Lakes, Onalaska, on the lake, 3/2, 3-decks w/lakeview, CAH, appliances, ceramic tile, 2-pools, boat slip, fishing dock, lawn service & trash pick-up. $695/month + deposit. 281-468-2499.

THREE BEDROOM, 2 bath, house, all new, near State Park, country living. Carpet, dishwasher, stove & refrigerator. 967-8253 or 327-7491

TWO BEDROOM, 1-bath on four lots in Big Thicket Lake Estates in Rye, $350/month plus $250 deposit. (936)646-6411 or (936)425-5432.

FOR LEASE, old country home, newly remodeled, large oak shade trees, Segno area, Big Sandy schools. First and last months rent & deposit required. References required and checked. $550/month. (940)686-1100 or (936)685-4520.

IMPALA WOODS, 3 BR, 2 bath, 2 car garage, fenced yard, near park & swimming pool, $550. 281-446-3729

Rentals-Mobile Homes
3BR/2-BATH mobile home in Jasmine Mobile Home Park in Livingston, near schools, stove, refrigerator, central heat & A/C, W/D connections. $375/mo., $250 deposit. (936)327-5218.

2 BEDROOM, 1 BATH mobile home, single or couple only, no pets, no kids, lawn maintenance included, country living only 5 minutes from WalMart. $400. deposit. $400. monthly. 967-4926.

CEDAR POINT, two 3/2 singlewide mobile homes, large community pool, 2 boat ramps, $550 month, $550 deposit. No pets. 329-2254.

THREE BEDROOM, two bath mobile home, LISD, 1 acre, in country, $575/month + deposit. 365-3459 or 936-714-6110.

TWO BEDROOM, one bath mobile home, no pets, quiet neighborhood $400/month, $400/deposit. 936-365-2243

TWO BEDROOM mobile home for rent in Goodrich, no pets. 365-2774.

4BR MOBILE Home in Livingston near Matthews St. Park, large yard, CH/A, stove, refrigerator, W/D connections, remodeled last year. $525/mo., $250 deposit. (936)327-5218.

TWO BEDROOM, one bath, Pine Harbor Estates, Onalaska, $325. month + deposit. Call after 5 p.m. 936-327-5685

LAKE LIVING Mobile Home Park, Onalaska city limits, very clean 3/2, $580. month w/deposit, no pets. 936-668-1756.

DOUBLEWIDE MOBILE home, 3 bedroom, 2 bath, Canyon Park. 328-9079 or 329-3761.

2BR MOBILE Home in Jasmine Mobile Home Park in Livingston, near schools, stove, refrigerator, CH/A. $350/mo., $250 deposit. (936)327-5218.

2BR MOBILE home on Cemetery Hill in Livingston, stove, refrigerator, central heat, window A/C, W/D connections. $350/mo., $250 deposit. (936)327-5218.

ONALASKA 3/2 $600. month + deposit. 713-417-6468

3BR, 2-BATH, CAH, no pets. In city limits. $565/month plus deposit. (936)327-5659, leave message.

Rentals-Apartments
VERY CLEAN furnished 1-room efficiency apartment, for one to two people, no pets, quite neighborhood, close to detention center & prison. Gas/lights/water paid. $375/month, $200 deposit in advance. References. 967-8884.

LAKEWOOD PARK Cabins For Rent Weekly or Monthly Rates Located on Scenic Loop FM 3277 936-967-5150

THE VILLAGE Apartments, Onalaska, 2 bedroom, 1 bath, $525/month. 936-668-1756.

EFFICIENCY LOG cabin, upstairs, fully furnished, all bills paid, including cable, $200/week. Downstairs $150/week. 967-3891

Rentals-Lake/Resort
LAKE LIVINGSTON Weekly Vacation Rental Waterfront Home w/Boathouse QUIET - PRIVATE 3/2 Sleeps 10 281-798-8638 Now Reserving for 2006


http://www.cleveland-texas.com/index.htm lists real estate.



[This message has been edited by agz win (edited 7/10/2006 8:13p).]

I'm from Livingston, but live in Houston now. I would look up Watson Properties (I think that's the name). He's a good guy and normally has several houses or duplexes that may be open.
Another suggestion is some townhomes on West Calhoun, three blocks east of Willis Street, near one of the two primary schools. I know the man who owns them and you couldn't have a better landlord.

Agzwin - Wow, thanks for all that help. Unfortunately I didnt have that much time to look around being that I have to move this weekend. I will keep those places in mind though if I look to move while I am there.

Big Bucks - I actually went through Watson Ent. and rented onf their duplexes there on Marsh street a few blocks behind the football field.

Again, thanks guys for the help and I am looking forward to starting out my teaching and coaching career in Livingston. The Head Coach there seems to be a good guy with a good track record so I am looking forward to it. Thanks.

gibby,
Those duplexes on Marsh is actually exactly what I was thinking of when I mentioned Watson! Glad to hear you were able to get one, hope the train doesn't keep you awake.

As for coaching in Livingston, congratulations on landing your first job and talking Coach Rowe into hiring you. Him coming back to take over the program is the best thing that could ever have happenned to it. Be ready to put in LOTS of hours, as he is demanding, but stick with him and you will learn a lot.

Tell Randy and Brad Greene that Ryan said hello. I graduated LHS with Randy's brother and he and I remain good friends. I sold my house to Coach Gammell, as I was leaving Livingston when they were arriving. Small world.

Big Bucks, thanks on the advice and stuff. I have heard really positive things about Coach Rowe so I am pretty excited to start out under a coach like him and learning alot. I dont know what I said to make him like me but I'm glad he did.

It was funny you mention the LOTS of hours part, because he asked me if I was married and I told him no. Well, his next sentence was "plan on staying single for the next couple of years because we put in very long hours." I am looking forward to that because I want to learn as much as I can and I still feel very fortunate to get a job starting out at a 4A here in Texas. I was fully expecting to start out in a Jr. High or something, not a High School.

I will let him know that you said hi, I actually got to meet his son the last time I was down there talking to Coach Rowe because he was in town for vacation or something before he headed back to Troy for his upcoming football season.

As far as the train? I grew up living about 100 yards from the train tracks in my hometown, so I am pretty used to them by now.

[This message has been edited by gibby03 (edited 7/15/2006 11:22p).]

Stay away from Livingston women; once they get their claws in you, only Gene Bush can get them out.

The lady in Apt #1 on Marsh is Mrs. Avery, introduce yourself to her as soon as possible (she probably drop w/ you when you meet her) because she will keep an eye on things for you when you are living at the fieldhouse. She also makes fantastic cakes, cookies, and other sweets.

Ok Crafty One, after reading that first sentence there is no doubt we know each other! Who are you?

CT

Gotcha. RT (the elder one) here.